Rizwana Naseer

Immigration Solicitor

East HamMember since September 26, 2025

Communication skillsWritten and verbal skillsCultural competencyProblem-solving skillsOrganized skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectivelyEmpathy and compassionCollaboration with other workers and groupsCrisis intervention techniquesTrauma-informed careImmigration and asylum lawHuman rights lawFamily lawEU applications

About

Highly motivated and focused solicitor with many years progressive experience in immigration and Asylum law, Human rights and domestic violence cases also some work experience in family law and wills. Seeks a challenging, and varied position that will enable me, to capitalise on my professional experience, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Experience

Immigration Solicitor - Qazi & Co Solicitors

Advising and representing clients across all areas of UK immigration law.

Preparing and submitting applications for Further Leave to Remain (FLR) and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Handling EU Settlement Scheme applications and related matters.
Managing immigration appeals and judicial review applications.
Assisting clients with British nationality and asylum claims.
Advising on Skilled Worker visas and other work-related immigration routes.
Preparing applications relating to victims of domestic violence under the relevant immigration provisions.
Assisting vulnerable clients with Modern Slavery claims, including referrals under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
Providing clear instructions and legal guidance to clients on documentation, eligibility, and procedural requirements.
Drafting detailed legal representations and supporting evidence for immigration applications and appeals.
Managing client files and correspondence with the Home Office and relevant authorities.

Outreach Advocate - Hestia

(2024-06 - 2025-09)

Outreach Advocates provide high-quality emotional and practical frontline support to individuals who may have experienced trafficking and modern slavery. Successfully prepared and submitted numerous representations to SCA and sections 95 and section 4 applications on behalf of clients.

Completed reports and forms including NBA, RNA and RA.
Liaised with internal and external services.

Health and Social Care Worker

(2019 - 2024-06)

Supported vulnerable individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
Maintained care records and followed safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
Communicated with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure effective care.
Developed strong client-care, communication, and safeguarding awareness skills.

Associate Solicitor - PRIDE Solicitor and Britain solicitor

(2014-01 - 2019-09)

Worked as associate solicitor in immigration law, family law and wills.

Case Worker / Associate Solicitor - JINNAH SOLICITORS

(2012-12 - 2013-11)

Started as a case worker in immigration law. In May 2013 appeared as SOLICITOR in England after QLTT and started taking instructions from clients and initial meetings regarding case and prepare some own cases.

Family law applications of divorce and some wills.

Case Worker - ST LAW

(2011-11 - 2012-11)

Volunteer work in immigration department. Duties to take instructions from supervisor and to prepare applications, to copy, to post, and opening and closing files.